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Quick answer: Prices vary widely, but the main drivers are the number of pages, custom design, online payments and who writes the content. With Digitalx, a starter website is from R3,990, Website Business Plus at R6,990 and an online store from R12,990, plus hosting from R150 a month.
What drives the price
| Factor | Why it affects cost |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | Each page needs structure, design and content. Five pages cost less than twenty. |
| Custom design | A design made for your brand takes longer than adapting a basic layout. |
| Online payments and stores | Products, stock, delivery rules and payments add setup and testing. |
| Content | Writing text and sourcing photos takes time. Supplying your own lowers the cost. |
| Special features | Bookings, quote calculators, portals and integrations are extra work. |
| Search set-up | Page titles, sitemaps, Search Console and Google Business Profile set-up. |
Our prices
| Package | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Website Starter | Up to 5 pages, WhatsApp, enquiry form, basic SEO and SSL | R3,990 |
| Website Business Plus | Enhanced design, extra sections, Google Maps and analytics | R6,990 |
| E-commerce Website | Online store with Paystack payments | from R12,990 |
Every quote is fixed and in writing before work starts. See all prices.
Ongoing costs to budget for
- Domain name: renews yearly, from R250 for a .co.za
- Hosting: from R150 a month
- Care and updates: Business Hosting Plus at R350 a month covers hosting, business email, SSL, DNS management, backups and support
- Payment fees: online stores pay transaction fees to the payment provider on each sale
Cheap vs expensive: what to watch for
A very low price often leaves out things you only discover later: the domain registered in the developer's name, no SSL, no backups, or a site you can't edit or move. A very high price isn't always better either. Compare quotes on what is included, who owns the result and what happens after launch. Our guide to choosing a developer has a checklist.
Tip: Ask every supplier the same three questions: Will the domain be in my name? What does it cost per month after launch? Can I move the site to another host if I want to?
Web Development from Digitalx, priced in writing before we start.